Product Description

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Thoroughly revised to account for the newest biblical-studies theory and methodology, this comprehensive guide now clarifies over 800 terms and phrases. Widely respected as an essential exegetical tool, it provides reliable help with critical terminology both basic and technical. Includes biographical sketches of key figures in the history of research, analytical outlines of fundamental critical problems, invaluable diagrams and notes on exegetical basics, and a useful bibliography.

Publisher's Description

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Richard Soulen and R. Kendall Soulen have thoroughly revised this comprehensive guide to the basic terms and concepts of biblical criticism. Integrating the newest methods and theories of biblical studies, this third edition contains over eight hundred terms, phrases, names, explanations of common abbreviations, notes on major methodologies and exegetical basics, biographical sketches of key figures in the history of research, analytical outlines of fundamental critical problems, a list of bibliographic tools, plus an invaluable diagram of biblical interpretation. Everything a student needs for a class in biblical interpretation.

Author Bio

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Richard N. Soulen is Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies at the Virginia Union University School of Theology in Richmond, Virginia.
R. Kendall Soulen is Professor of Systematic Theology at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.

Biblical Critisim i found helpful , what this book does is break down the the methods/certain terminology in being able to exegete the text, in better clarification to understand meanings, and methods in the Bible.